B1 noun Neutral

سكان

/suk.kaːn/

The total number of people living in a particular area, city, or country. A very frequent topic in IELTS Academic Task 1 and Task 2.

Examples

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1

يعاني السكان من نقص الخدمات.

The population suffers from a lack of services.

2

نحن ندرس توزيع السكان في المنطقة.

We are studying the distribution of the population in the area.

3

سكان هذا الحي طيبون جداً.

The residents of this neighborhood are very kind.

Word Family

Noun
سكن
Verb
سكن
Adjective
سكاني
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Memory Tip

Sukkan sounds like 'Sakan' (to live/dwell). Those who 'Sakan' are 'Sukkan'.

Quick Quiz

أدى الانفجار الـ... إلى ضغط على الموارد.

Correct!

The correct answer is: السكاني

Examples

1

يعاني السكان من نقص الخدمات.

academic

The population suffers from a lack of services.

2

نحن ندرس توزيع السكان في المنطقة.

business

We are studying the distribution of the population in the area.

3

سكان هذا الحي طيبون جداً.

everyday

The residents of this neighborhood are very kind.

4

يجب توفير السكن لجميع السكان.

formal

Housing must be provided for all residents.

5

السكان هنا بيحبوا السهر.

informal

The people here love staying up late.

Word Family

Noun
سكن
Verb
سكن
Adjective
سكاني

Common Collocations

عدد السكان Population size / number
الكثافة السكانية Population density
النمو السكاني Population growth
إحصاء السكان Census
توزيع السكان Population distribution

Common Phrases

الانفجار السكاني

Population explosion

سكان المدن

Urban dwellers

سكان أصليون

Indigenous people

Often Confused With

سكان vs شعب

Sha'b refers to a 'nation/people' as a political/cultural entity, Sukkan refers to 'residents/population' as a demographic count.

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Usage Notes

Use 'Adad al-sukkan' to translate 'population' in numerical contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Using 'Sukkan' when referring to 'family members' (which is 'A'ila).

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Memory Tip

Sukkan sounds like 'Sakan' (to live/dwell). Those who 'Sakan' are 'Sukkan'.

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Word Origin

From the root (s-k-n) meaning to be still or to dwell.

Grammar Patterns

اسم جمع (مفرده ساكن) يستخدم كفاعل أو مضاف إليه كثيراً

Quick Quiz

أدى الانفجار الـ... إلى ضغط على الموارد.

Correct!

The correct answer is: السكاني

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